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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.32, 549.46 and 119.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.32, 549.46 and 119.53 is: 179.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.32 : 549.46 = 119.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.32/549.46 = 119.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.32x = 549.46 × 119.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.32x = 65,675.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,675.12/366.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.28

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